A diary of weekly art listings by Sandra Corey. Follow the art postings and read useful links for artists and art-enthusiasts. Paintings and collages are in various styles from contemporary abstracts to folk art, also known as outsider art or art brut.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Not to sound redundant, but you know how much I like the work of David Hockney. One of my favorite pieces of his is A Bigger Splash, painted in 1967. While waiting for inspiration to come for my next painting, I pulled out a book of Hockney's paintings and marveled again at Bigger Splash and its brilliant simplicity. A few minutes later I found my hands busily creating a digital painting of it. It began as a practice exercise to keep nimble while awaiting inspiration but soon I was delightedly involved and feeling as though I were swimming along through his painting on that bright California day.

A Bigger Splash, David Hockney 1967

Some art notes of interest: Art San Diego, sponsored by UBS, was held last weekend. It was a wonderful experience that brought high-quality contemporary art galleries from across the U.S. and abroad to the Hilton Bayfront for 3 days. I highly recommend planning any trips to San Diego around this annual Art San Diego Fair. The event was part of September's Arts Month San Diego .

About Me

In August of 2006 I sold my first painting on eBay and began painting more or less full time from that moment on. Then on March 29, 2007 I began documenting my journey into selling my art on line at my art blog I enjoy exploring different styles and media and the constant surprises each produces. And it has been quite a journey.
In September 2009 I started Artists Trading, where artists trade art to begin their own art collections.
To view all of my paintings, including works already sold, please visit my Yessy gallery site HERE. Or simply Google "Sandra Corey" And please visit again soon! To sell your art on Yessy or to see more art, click HERE